The Neuroscience of Periods & PMS with Dr Emilė Radytė (New York)

Up to 90% of people who menstruate experience PMS symptoms, and 80% will experience painful periods at some point in their lifetime. So why do we still know so little about the brain science behind it?

After a sellout event in London, we’re bringing the conversation to New York - this time over coffee and croissants in Brooklyn. Join us for a morning exploring the neuroscience of periods and PMS, where you’ll get the insights, facts, and answers you need.

Led by Dr Emilė Radytė, a neuroscientist specialising in hormonal brain health, we’ll explore:

• How your brain and hormones interact throughout the menstrual cycle
• The neural mechanisms behind PMS symptoms - why you feel what you feel
• New and emerging research reshaping how we understand hormonal health
• Evidence-backed tools and lifestyle supports to help regulate mood, cognition, pain, and more
• How to build a more empowered, science-literate, and self-compassionate relationship with your body and brain
• A chance to connect with others in a supportive space
• Q&A where you can ask our expert your questions

Dr Emilė Radytė is a neuroscientist and science communicator whose work focuses on how hormonal changes shape brain function, mood, and behaviour. Trained at Harvard and Oxford, her research has explored psychiatric applications and neurocognitive markers of response to depression treatment using brain stimulation.

She is also the co-founder of Samphire Neuroscience, a neurotechnology company on a mission to help those with PMS and period pain. Emilė is deeply passionate about women’s health and creating solutions for those who have been overlooked for too long.

Guests will also get an early look at Samphire Neuroscience’s newest neuromodulation device for women’s health, launching October 14.

Host or Publisher Samphire Neuroscience